Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Core Set 2020 172 • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2020
- Collector number
- 172
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Mathias Kollros
- Market price
- $1.24
What it does
Vigilance
Hydra spells you cast cost 4 generic mana less to cast.
Whenever a creature you control becomes the target of a spell, Gargos fights up to one target creature you don't control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gargos, Vicious Watcher was introduced in the Core Set 2020 expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released in July 2019. As a legendary Hydra, the card was designed to support the 'Hydra tribal' archetype, providing both a powerful combat presence and a protective mechanism that rewards players for interacting with their own creatures. Its inclusion in a core set was intended to provide a clear, thematic centerpiece for green-aligned decks that focus on growing massive creatures.
The artwork was created by illustrator Vincent Proce, who rendered the creature with a menacing, multi-eyed aesthetic to capture its nature as an omnipresent threat. The design philosophy behind Gargos focuses on synergy with spells that target its controller's creatures, effectively punishing opponents who attempt to disrupt the board. Upon release, it was well-received by players focusing on Commander and casual formats, where its ability to reduce the casting cost of other Hydra spells made it a staple for themed creature decks.
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